When we hear the phrase ‘food safety’ in the produce industry, many people’s minds go right to traceability, block chain, paperwork, and certifications. Take my family’s wholesale/distribution business, S. Katzman Produce, for instance. Every day, we check temperatures, fill out paperwork, tag up product, track packages all throughout the supply chain, and, of course, go through our yearly audits, all to keep our food safety certifications and to protect the food supply. We are very proud of these certifications and accolades. They set us apart from others, recognize our standard of quality and excellence, and allow us to work with a wide range of customers, contributing to our overall success as a company.
However, food safety is so much more than applications and scores and certifications. Food safety enables the produce industry to deliver what consumers really want, including great flavor and a positive experience,…
